Direct Support Professional (Part-Time - Little Rock)

ACCESS Group Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

ACCESS Group Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to empower clients in their homes, with families, or in community settings. As a DSP, you will deliver tailored activities, support daily living skills, and help clients thrive while ensuring safety and compliance with program standards.

Training is provided, and no prior experience is required beyond completing two full days of orientation. Join our team in Arkansas and contribute to a caring, supportive environment that values

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 18.
• No prior experience required; completion of two full days of training and orientation is mandatory.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to clients in various settings.
• Implement personalized activity plans.
• Assist with daily living and skill development.
• Maintain behavior support and management protocols.
• Document client progress and report needs.
• Ensure safety and compliance with program standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Join us at ACCESS as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). As a DSP, you'll be more than a support provider; you'll be a beacon of positivity and empowerment for our clients, helping them thrive in their own homes, with families, or in a community setting.

We offer engaging opportunities:

• Tailored Adventures: Crafting personalized activities that assist clients in their development while bringing joy and excitement.
• Creative Caregiving: Assisting with daily living skills and sparking creativity through goal-focused activities.
• Community Connection: Guiding clients through community-inclusion activities for meaningful outside connections.
• Skill-Building Bonanza: Helping clients master skills such as money management and cooking.
• Superhero Support: Using professional intervention and behavior management to ensure a safe environment.
• Celebration Central: Celebrating milestones and witnessing client progress.
• Continuous Learning: Access to regular trainings and development opportunities.
• Culture of Care: A family-like environment with supportive colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to clients in various settings.
• Implement personalized activity plans.
• Assist with daily living and skill development.
• Maintain behavior support and management protocols.
• Document client progress and report needs.
• Ensure safety and compliance with program standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age 18.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty.
• No specific experience required; completion of two full days of training and orientation is mandatory.

Travel Requirements

• Moderate travel required, including transportation of clients.
• Drivers must maintain a valid driver's license, current auto liability insurance, registration, clean driving record, and physical ability to travel locally and non-locally throughout Arkansas.

Salary

$14-$16 per hour.